I discovered Cape Horn Illustration several months ago when Jarrod forwarded me a link to this illustration in Center Square Journal. Jarrod’s batting average on daily email forwards is 0.04 (that’s bad, right? I don’t know anything about baseball) but he scored a touchdown hit a home run with this one. I love that it’s not just Chicago architecture, but architecture specific to our particular neighborhood: Lincoln Square / Ravenwood, where Phil Thompson and Katie Lauffenburger (the married team behind Cape Horn Illustration) are also based.

Much of their work celebrates Chicago heritage and culture, from residential architecture, to beer bars, to the city’s industrial history. I reached out to Phil prior to the publication of the tour to give him a head’s up that I would be linking to their website in the resources section of my Apartment Therapy tour. We exchanged an excited series of emails, resulting in my first-ever giveaway.

Neither Cape Horn Illustration nor Marti “Project” Palermo were paid or perked for this partnership – I simply wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to promote such talented local artists and to thank readers of this blog. Phil and Katie are generously donating the unframed print and I will cover the cost of shipping.

To enter the giveaway: click on over to Cape Horn Illustration’s website to check out their work. Then, return to this post and leave a comment with the title of the print you’d like to win. Jarrod’s favorite is the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. My friends Emily & Pete love the Chicago Beer Map, as they hit all of these places on an average Tuesday.

You can choose:

Lakefront Currents

Ravenswood Industrial Corridor

Siblings: The Chicago Two-Flats

Chicago Beer Map

Taxonomy of Local Homes

On Friday, September 6th I’ll randomly select a commenter to win the print of his/her choosing. Let me know if you have any questions!

P.S. In high school I hired a talented friend to do a portrait of our home as a gift for my mother. She loved it and it’s been displayed on her bookcase ever since. Now you too can be as thoughtful a gift-giver as I once was: Cape Horn Illustration offers portraits of current homes, childhood homes and storefront facades. Each work results in an original, signed pen & ink portrait. Pricing depends on size and complexity, but standard home portraiture starts at $130 (which seems really reasonable to me for custom, original artwork). As a favor to Project Palermo readers, they are happy to offer 10% off a commissioned portrait. Just mention this blog when you contact Phil and Katie. Thanks!

Found you via Apartment Therapy and was thrilled to find a fellow Chicago renter! I live in Noble Square and am moving this weekend to Ukie Village. Went through your blog yesterday and got some great inspiration to use in my new place.

I love the Lakefront Currents print, especially because my boyfriend, who loves boating and is obsessed with the lake, would love the print too! Thanks!

I absolutely love the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. I have walked up and down that stretch countless times, as one of my best friends worked there for two years. I can’t count the number of cigarettes, clandestine nighttime beers (on his late shift), conversations, lunches, and intoxicated arguments about women in comedy I’ve had on this stretch. We were always looking for a picture of the Deacon Tower, but could never find one that was perfect! This is so great.

Dammit, but I also love the Best Beer Bars … because like your pals, I am at them almost constantly.

Marti, congrats again on AT! It turned out SO well, and I’m very happy for you! I’d like to throw my hat in the ring for the Chicago Two Flats print, since it is absolutely gorgeous, and I am in the market for gorgeous things to hang in my Chicago Three Flat (is that the right way to say that?). Also, thanks for introducing me to Cape Horn – I am drooling over his wedding invitations!

Found your blog through the AT post – as a fellow Chicago renter, a lot of your DIY fixes are really useful! I also wondered about the print from the tour and am glad for the link – I’ve got my eye on the Siblings print!

I love your home & I noticed the art immediately! We live in baltimore & many of the home styles are similar. My family is originally from the chicago area so I am predisposed to love 100 year old homes! I would pick Taxonomyof Location Homes.

I love your home. It’s like the idea palate for minimalist me. gorgeous!

I love them all, but I’m crazy about Chicago Siblings. I love the simple premise, and how instantly recognizable the houses are as symbols of Chicago. I dream of having a two-flat of my own, and hanging this inside.

Beautiful blog and beautiful prints! I would love the Chicago Siblings Two Flat print if I am selected! I moving to Uptown next week and I will definitely be using your blog as inspiration in decorating/improving the place. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Hi, I just found my way here from plans. I’ve been in Colombia for over a year, so the beer map and two-flat pictures are like being hit by a freight train with a cargo of nostalgia. It’s all so familiar. If I’m lucky enough to win, I’d really like the Lakefront Currents print. Wonderful prints, all of them.